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trimbow

finding the 2 puffs twice a day just not quite enough now, can it be supplemented by 1 puff of fostair 200/6 without too many problems arising, has anyone done...

finding the 2 puffs twice a day just not quite enough now, can it be supplemente...

soppysokes

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Pigs in Burley 🧡🧡🧡

Afternoon siesta 🧡🧡🧡🧡

Blackbird9

•7 months ago

42 Replies

Late diagnosis of asbestosis

My Dad is 96 and has had progressive lung disease for many years. He's a non-smoker and I always wondered about the cause. On 16 October this year he was...

My Dad is 96 and has had progressive lung disease for many years. He's a non-smo...

tchouli

•7 months ago

33 Replies

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Azithromycin

Hi. I have stage 3 copd with empysema and asthma. My Gp suspects I may have bronciectasis. I have been getting alot of infections. I have not got a consultant...

Hi. I have stage 3 copd with empysema and asthma. My Gp suspects I may have bron...

sueysue

•7 months ago

41 Replies

Still undecided

Hi all, I have an appointment this afternoon with my pulmonary consultant. When seen 3 months ago she suggested I start anti fibrotic tablets. I am currently...

Hi all, I have an appointment this afternoon with my pulmonary consultant. When ...

Blyth1

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Not heard

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has heard anything from Iamhealthy as a bit worried after previous post. Hopefully everything is fine 🙂

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has heard anything from Iamhealthy as a b...

Mellywelly

•7 months ago

3 Replies

Flowers - Two for the price of none.

I am posting an extra painting - Not spooky, not abstract. Flowers and animals. I think a lot of us need cheering up. Excuse the poor lighting.

I am posting an extra painting - Not spooky, not abstract. Flowers and animals....

Ern007

•7 months ago

45 Replies

update MDT

we’ll I got the telephone call and no I can’t have biopsy’s done so it’s just watch and wait, left breathless and in pain with bilateral plural effusion, not...

we’ll I got the telephone call and no I can’t have biopsy’s done so it’s just wa...

Numptybrain

•7 months ago

19 Replies

4 months without a chest infection

So it's been 4 months since I last had a chest infection ... after spending the last 8 years with one every 2-3 months on average I'm having that as a win!

So it's been 4 months since I last had a chest infection ... after spending the ...

Chip_y2kuk

•7 months ago

20 Replies

logging in

anyone else got this problem.. keeps asking me to log in, but I can’t find password & it doesn’t give one the option of ‘forgotten password.. 😞 Meanwhile...

anyone else got this problem.. keeps asking me to log in, but I can’t find pass...

adenough

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Still here

last night I dreamt that I could breathe, it was wonderful, unfortunately I woke up & am back to the fight.. hey ho.. happy Thursday to all lovelies xx

last night I dreamt that I could breathe, it was wonderful, unfortunately I woke...

adenough

•7 months ago

3 Replies

Oxygen sats

hi anyone measure there oxygen level with an Apple Watch , I wanted to know how accurate so when I do it with a meter on finger straight away as soon as I put...

hi anyone measure there oxygen level with an Apple Watch , I wanted to know how ...

Hometeam2016

•7 months ago

22 Replies

Exercise

i have had a bad year with sob, i can only walk about 100yards before resting, i am going to try the re hab exercises, it is going to be hard work for me but...

i have had a bad year with sob, i can only walk about 100yards before resting, ...

whit

•7 months ago

10 Replies

Inhaler

Hi all, I haven't been on for awhile however, I do read all of your posts. My GP has put me on the Respimat Inhaler. I was wondering if any of you have used...

Hi all, I haven't been on for awhile however, I do read all of your posts. My GP...

Hidden

•7 months ago

6 Replies

The Waiting Game.

I've been waiting now for ages For a letter through the door My nerves will never settle Till I see it there on the floor I took the test,did my best But...

I've been waiting now for ages For a letter through the door My nerves will ne...

Donald_1931

•7 months ago

39 Replies

Thoracentesis

Hello all, Has anyone ever had a thoracentesis? I read an article from the NIH and now I am very anxious about having this procedure.

Hello all, Has anyone ever had a thoracentesis? I read an article from the NIH...

Sozo

•7 months ago

3 Replies

"Graveyard Gate" Not the painting I wanted to post.

I have spent hours on a painting a comprehensive Halloween painting, complete with Silhouette of a vampire and his castle. The painting to a while because I...

I have spent hours on a painting a comprehensive Halloween painting, complete wi...

Ern007

•7 months ago

38 Replies

EasyHaler Salbutamol Sulfate 100mg

As anyone else had any reaction (ie increase in cough) to the above inhaler? I was switched to this in June (2023) & haven't stopped coughing! Also, I was put...

As anyone else had any reaction (ie increase in cough) to the above inhaler? I ...

PteW43

•7 months ago

14 Replies

How are you feeling?

As winter approaches, it's important to stay warm, especially for those living with a lung condition, as cold weather can cause a flare-up of symptoms. There...

As winter approaches, it's important to stay warm, especially for those living w...

AsthmaandLung

Administrator•7 months ago

3 Replies

Has any body else had one of there inhalers taken of repeat prescription?

I noticed this a few weeks ago on my NHS app and I didn't think anything off it I went to order some more and I noticed I can only order the salbutamol and not...

I noticed this a few weeks ago on my NHS app and I didn't think anything off it ...

Yumz199725

•7 months ago

14 Replies

bronchiectisis

hi all , I’m just after a bit of advice . I was diagnosed with this in 2018 - had loads of tests and also have mild asthma . I’m not on any meds only pump...

hi all , I’m just after a bit of advice . I was diagnosed with this in 2018 - ...

Bitxi

•7 months ago

7 Replies

oxygen

I have been told not to use ambulatory oxygen during the day unless I’m going out. How can I manage to do anything? Does anyone else have this problem...

I have been told not to use ambulatory oxygen during the day unless I’m going o...

Osha

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Day one in Lanzarote

So first morning in Lanzarote, woke up with no cough, no flem and no nose that runs like a tap. Weather warm with dry air so looking forward to my month with...

So first morning in Lanzarote, woke up with no cough, no flem and no nose that r...

Medjugorje

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Feeling low

As some of you know from my posts on here I have COPD diagnosed in 2017. I'm still managing to work part time 3 days a week. I've always had breathlessness...

As some of you know from my posts on here I have COPD diagnosed in 2017. I'm sti...

Jake25

•7 months ago

14 Replies

I got my lung diagnosis after an excruciating wait, and it was a shock!

Hi there! I made a post earlier in the year about waiting for my VATS biopsy results. My experience was very unusual, but if it helps anyone else in future, I...

Hi there! I made a post earlier in the year about waiting for my VATS biopsy re...

TheArm

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Fond memory.

We fell in love immediately As soon as our eyes met That special day so long ago I never shall forget. At first I was so nervous And didn't know what to...

We fell in love immediately As soon as our eyes met That special day so long a...

Donald_1931

•7 months ago

30 Replies

Roflumilast/Daxas

Dear all, I just wanted to let all of you with severe COPD that I was given the opportunity last year, March 2022 to start this medication, Roflimilast. I...

Dear all, I just wanted to let all of you with severe COPD that I was given t...

PaulineHM

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Warmth in Lanzarote

So the weather is getting chilly with damp mornings. This has made a difference to my breathing and stamina so with my youngest son switch his family living in...

So the weather is getting chilly with damp mornings. This has made a difference ...

Medjugorje

•7 months ago

12 Replies

PF question answered

thank you all so much for your reply to my question regarding the husband. I’m pleased to say that he has listened to all what you have said and agreed to...

thank you all so much for your reply to my question regarding the husband. I’m ...

Grinninggranny

•7 months ago

8 Replies

Floating Islands

Posting something different this time. Maybe not for everyone. It's simple a painting I think to relax with. It was this or a painting called Graveyard...

Posting something different this time. Maybe not for everyone. It's simple a p...

Ern007

•7 months ago

45 Replies

Posts - Lung Conditions Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Lung Conditions Community Forum

All posts for October 2023

trimbow

Pigs in Burley 🧡🧡🧡

Late diagnosis of asbestosis

Azithromycin

Still undecided

Not heard

Flowers - Two for the price of none.

update MDT

4 months without a chest infection

logging in

Still here

Oxygen sats

Exercise

Inhaler

The Waiting Game.

Thoracentesis

"Graveyard Gate" Not the painting I wanted to post.

EasyHaler Salbutamol Sulfate 100mg

How are you feeling?

Has any body else had one of there inhalers taken of repeat prescription?

bronchiectisis

oxygen

Day one in Lanzarote

Feeling low

I got my lung diagnosis after an excruciating wait, and it was a shock!

Fond memory.

Roflumilast/Daxas

Warmth in Lanzarote

PF question answered

Floating Islands

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